Imo charter of equity has become source of division — Ohakim
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…Calls for Okigwe Zone to complete truncated eight-year tenure in 2027 By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has lamented that the state’s Charter of Equity, designed to promote political stability and power rotation, has become a source of division rather than unity. With the 2027 election approaching, he said Imo State had another opportunity to address the historical grievance.
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✦The former governor urged political leaders in the state to acknowledge Okigwe Zone’s grievances and approach the 2027 governorship contest with a commitment to fairness, reconciliation and justice.
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2027:…Calls for Okigwe Zone to complete truncated eight-year tenure in 2027 By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has lamented that the state’s Charter of Equity, designed to promote political stability and power rotation, has become a source of division rather than unity.2026:Ohakim spoke at the weekend while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Isi-Mbano, held at St.2027:The former governor called for Okigwe Senatorial Zone to be given four years in 2027 to complete what he described as its truncated eight-year governorship entitlement.
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✦…Calls for Okigwe Zone to complete truncated eight-year tenure in 2027 By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has lamented that the state’s Charter of Equity, designed to promote political stability and power rotation, has become a source of division rather than unity.
✦With the 2027 election approaching, he said Imo State had another opportunity to address the historical grievance.
✦The former governor urged political leaders in the state to acknowledge Okigwe Zone’s grievances and approach the 2027 governorship contest with a commitment to fairness, reconciliation and justice.
Key Facts:2027: …Calls for Okigwe Zone to complete truncated eight-year tenure in 2027 By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has lamented that the state’s Charter of Equity, designed to promote political stability and power rotation, has become a source of division rather than unity.2026: Ohakim spoke at the weekend while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Isi-Mbano, held at St.2027: The former governor called for Okigwe Senatorial Zone to be given four years in 2027 to complete what he described as its truncated eight-year governorship entitlement.2027: With the 2027 election approaching, he said Imo State had another opportunity to address the historical grievance.
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…Calls for Okigwe Zone to complete truncated eight-year tenure in 2027 By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has lamented that the state’s Charter of Equity, designed to promote political stability and power rotation, has become a source of division rather...
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…Calls for Okigwe Zone to complete truncated eight-year tenure in 2027 By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has lamented that the state’s Charter of Equity, designed to promote political stability and power rotation, has become a source of division rather than unity.
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With the 2027 election approaching, he said Imo State had another opportunity to address the historical grievance.
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…Calls for Okigwe Zone to complete truncated eight-year tenure in 2027 By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has lamented that the state’s Charter of Equity, designed to promote political stability and power rotation, has become a source of division rather than unity.
